Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
This vibrant Japanese Sunomono offers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, featuring crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a light rice vinegar dressing. It's a refreshing and healthy side dish, perfect for cutting through richer flavors or as a light appetizer.
Forkin eredeti receptje
- Teljes idő
- 1 ó
- Adag
- 4
- Nehézség
- Könnyű
- Adagonként
- 58 kcal
Allergéninformáció: a következőket tartalmazhatja: glutén, szezám, szója és szójabab. Allergia esetén mindig ellenőrizd a hozzávalók csomagolását.
Előkészítés
Hozzávalók
Hozzávalók
- 2 dbcucumber, thinly sliced
- 0,5 tk.salt
dressing
- 0,5 csészerice vinegar
- 2 ek.sugar
- 1 tk.soy sauce
garnish
- 1 tk.sesame seed, toasted
Eszközök
Mandoline slicer (opcionális) · Chef's knife · Cutting board · 2× Medium mixing bowl · Small bowl · Whisk
Elkészítés
Lépésről lépésre
- 1
Thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform rounds, approximately 1/16 inch (1.5mm) thick, using a mandoline or a very sharp chef's knife.
Körülbelül 5 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Achieving consistent thickness is key for even marination and a pleasant texture. If you don't have a mandoline, take your time with a sharp knife for the best results.
- 2
Place the sliced cucumbers into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- 3
Sprinkle the salt evenly over the cucumber slices.
- 4
Toss the cucumbers gently to ensure they are well coated with salt.
- 5
Allow the salted cucumbers to rest for 15 minutes at room temperature, which will draw out excess moisture.
Körülbelül 15 p
A szakács megjegyzése: This crucial step prevents the salad from becoming watery and ensures the cucumbers remain crisp after dressing.
- 6
While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing by combining the rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
Körülbelül 2 p
- 7
Whisk the dressing vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved to prevent a grainy texture in the dressing.
- 8
After 15 minutes, firmly squeeze the cucumbers by hand to remove as much water as possible.
Körülbelül 2 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Alternatively, place the cucumbers in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and twist tightly to wring out the liquid. The more water you remove, the crisper your salad will be.
- 9
Transfer the thoroughly squeezed cucumbers to a clean serving bowl.
- 10
Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumbers.
- 11
Toss the cucumbers gently to ensure every slice is evenly coated with the dressing.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 12
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill thoroughly.
Körülbelül 30 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Chilling not only enhances the refreshing quality but also allows the cucumbers to absorb the dressing's flavors more deeply.
- 13
Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the chilled Sunomono.
A szakács megjegyzése: Toasting sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant enhances their nutty flavor significantly.
Adagonként
Tápérték
- Kalória
- 57,9kcal
- Fehérje
- 1,3g
- Szénhidrát
- 12,1g
- Zsír
- 0,5g
- Rost
- 0,8g
- Cukor
- 9g
A receptben szereplő hozzávalók mennyisége alapján becsülve. Az értékek márkák és helyettesítések szerint eltérhetnek.
Őrizd meg frissen
This refreshing Sunomono is a fantastic accompaniment to grilled fish, teriyaki chicken, or any Japanese-inspired meal. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing for a subtle kick. It also pairs wonderfully with a light sake or green tea.
Store leftover Sunomono in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This dish is best served chilled and does not require reheating.